This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Supervisor Psychiatrist is assigned to Behavioral Health Service within the El Paso VA Health Care System. The incumbent serves as the clinical supervisor of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric residents assigned to the Behavioral Health clinic and CBOCs to include prescribers performing functions through Telemental Health. The incumbent is accountable for establishing productive relationships with the medical staff, other clinical and administrative services and external to the organization resources. In addition, the incumbent must be responsive to the clinical needs of the veteran community while navigating the organization's scope of care. Clinical Responsibilities: (40 %time) - The incumbent functions as a staff psychiatrist. Clinical duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psychiatric assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders. Provides consultation and oversight to professional staff in the outpatient Behavioral Health clinics. Functions independently as a member of the Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for assigned patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.. Provides or assist residents and/or nurse practitioners in the process of evaluation and treatment of the psychiatric patient. Provides appropriate and timely documentation, generally in the form of a staff progress note, in the patient's electronic record. Responsible for co-signing resident notes, indicating supervision and concurrence with the note. Manages review of community care requests for Partial Hospitalization, ECT, TMS, or other procedures and programs, and addresses inappropriate approvals originating from medical provider staff, etc. Administrative responsibilities (50% time) - Administrative duties include but are not limited to: Assists the ACOS BHS in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for the treatment teams. Provides formal second opinion on medical care being provided in response to Veterans' complaints. Addresses clinical fallouts or other clinical practice issues with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, to include initiating clinical review action or disciplinary action in collaboration with program manager as appropriate. Mentors and assists psychiatrists and nurse practitioners as appropriate. Resolves complaints and grievances from the medical providers. Finds ways to improve production or increase quality of work produced by the service line to include active participation in improving all performance measures for BHS and the facility. Covers for the Chief of Behavioral Health Service in the ACOS BHS absence, etc. Training responsibilities (10% time) - Training duties include but are not limited: Directly supervises psychiatric residents and coordinates residency training at the facility, serving as the primary liaison with the residency program(s) (Texas Tech faculty status is available). Provides leadership and works closely with Behavioral Health Service and facility colleagues to innovate comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health care, including evidence-based practices and other essential components of the VA Uniform Behavioral Health Services Handbook. Provides education, training, and consultation in psychiatric medication management to BHS and other departments in the facility to include medical and non-medical staff as relevant to the delivery of quality services to Veterans, etc. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:45pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.